Book Lecture "Farewells to Mother"

Gian-Marco "Gimma" Schmid is going on a reading tour with his new book "Abschiede von Mutter" (lectorbooks, German, January 13, 2025) until March 2025. He also has other texts from his previous works "Hinter dera Maska isches dunkel" or "Buach vum Scheitera" in his luggage, and the mixed readings are called "Gimma liest" accordingly. Readings are in both German and dialect.
Program
Before the reading, there will be the opportunity to have dinner in the Nimaya restaurant in the Scuol Palace from 6:00 p.m. Reserve your table now: www.mylocalina.ch/widget/...
From 8:00 p.m., the reading with Gian-Marco Schmid will take place in the concert hall of the Scuol Palace.
The repeated farewell to his mother in the stirring days after her death is Gian-Marco "Gimma" Schmid's focus in his ruthless but sensitive autobiographical novella.
Between a declaration of love and a balance, »Farewells to Mother« tries to grasp the incomprehensible. Schmid chooses the form of a meticulous diary as well as flashbacks to striking moments between his mother and him. Unembellished, he shows how a naïve love as a child at some point only remains the sheer horror and anger that there is no weapon against the overpowering opponent alcohol.
"Farewells to Mother" is a rare, authentic insight into a family on the verge of social neglect, a strong literary text and perhaps most of all a plea against addiction.
Gian-Marco "Gimma" Schmid: www.gimmasworld.ch/
is an author and musician from Graubünden, Switzerland. His work to date includes over twenty albums and four books. He writes lyrics in Swiss dialect and German. In 2011 he received the "European Music Award" for his album "Mensch si". He is also a recognition award winner in cultural matters in his hometown of Chur and has been nominated for the "Prix Walo" as well as several times for the "Swiss Music Award". He gives workshops on creative writing and music throughout Switzerland and gives lectures on social issues. He lives in Haldenstein.
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